Project Geologist

About the Company

Westgold Resources is shaping the future of gold mining in Western Australia. We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team who shares our vision of building a sustainable and profitable major Australian gold business.

About the Role

Join our Technical Services team in the Southern Goldfields on a permanent 8 days on / 6 days off roster and play a key role in building the resource base for underground mining operations. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Project Geologist to contribute to grade control modelling and resource development in a dynamic gold mining environment. Reporting to the Geology Superintendent, you will coordinate and oversee underground drilling activities, design and implement drilling programs and maintain schedules, generate grade control block models and update geological wireframes, monitor sampling, QAQC, and ensure compliance with company standards, and collaborate with Tech Services and Mine Services teams to deliver high-quality geological data for mine planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee underground drilling activities
• Design and implement drilling programs and maintain schedules
• Generate grade control block models and update geological wireframes
• Monitor sampling, QAQC, and ensure compliance with company standards
• Collaborate with Tech Services and Mine Services teams to deliver high-quality geological data for mine planning

What We’re Looking For

• A minimum of two years’ proven experience in a Project Geologist role, ideally in gold-focused projects
• Strong understanding of underground mining geology and grade control practices
• Proficiency in 3D modelling software (Leapfrog, Surpac)
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and drive a strong safety culture

Qualifications

• BSc in Geology
• Current WA Class “C” Driver’s Licence
• National Police Clearance (within 12 months)

What We Offer

• Permanent position on an 8 days on / 6 days off roster
• Opportunity to work on exciting underground gold projects in the Southern Goldfields
• Supportive team environment focused on safety and continuous improvement

The Westgold Offer:

A permanent full-time position at a successful gold producer

A range of benefits including:

• Performance based bonus
• Group salary continuous insurance
• A health and wellness allowance Health insurance discount
• A range of Family and Medical leave policies that includes IVF, surrogacy and adoption.
• Referral Bonus - bring your mates along!
• 5 years' pro rata long service leave
• Salary sacrifice options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that include free confidential counselling, wellbeing services that includes financial advice.
• Our full list of benefits and why we are recognised as an Endorsed Employer for Women by Work 180 can be seen on the Work180 website.

Westgold is driven by our core values of Show Respect, Choose Safety and Deliver Value. We believe that these values define our culture, behaviours and actions. We appreciate that not everybody will tick every box for their next dream role, but if you believe that you can bring the passion and drive to contribute to our operations and our values resonate with you then apply now!

Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria’s which includes medical and drug and alcohol screening, relevant right to work checks and be able to provide a valid Australian national police clearance and an Australian driver’s licence (or be able to obtain).

Westgold is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone matters. We believe diversity is a strength and true diversity includes those from First Nations People, various cultures, age groups, Neurodiverse backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, diverse abilities and religions. We value the unique perspectives and experiences each person brings and that diverse teams leads to innovation and success. Our goal is to have safe and respectful environments where everyone feels empowered to be their authentic selves and we strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Our inclusive recruitment processes are designed to ensure accessibility.

Inclusion email: inclusion@westgold.com.au

Westgold reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified.